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For as long as people have been collecting pocket watches, the gold pocket watch has been a a much sought after item. As the price of gold continues to increase, more and more collectors are looking to purchase these precious timepieces for their collections. However, a gold pocket watch won’t necessarily come cheap these days. If you’re willing to spend some money though, you can find a wonderful selection of beautiful pocket watches made of gold.
There are some gold pocket watches out there that are simply plated or leafed. These are cheaper versions and should not be confused with … Read the rest
Continue Reading →The Hamilton Watch Company was established in 1892 by Charles Rood and Harry Cain. These two men actually bought out the older Adams & Perry Watch Manufacturing Company to form Hamilton.
During this era, raillroading was spreading from coast ot coast and throughout America heralding the industrial revolution in this country. Most railroaders carried the famous Hamilton Pocket Watch with them because of its accuracy and dependability.
The Hamilton was a working man’s watch. It was not inexpensive, but it had a class and prestige of its own. As the years passed and its influence grew, the Hamilton Watch Company … Read the rest
Continue Reading →The railroad pocket watch became a staple for all railway workers in the late 1800′s – but only by means of one of the greatest train wrecks.
The event occured on April 18, 1891, as two trains approached each other in Kipton, Ohio. On a passenger train, the pocket watch of an engineer stopped working for four minutes. As a result of this mixup the train was running late. Another train – a mail freighter – was heading in the same direction on another side of town. The trains missed their usual rendezvous point and wrecked near the edge of … Read the rest
Continue Reading →For those chosen few who are privileged enough to own a beautiful pocket watch, they would like to preserve it for as long as they can. These pieces of precious jewelry are meant to last forever but just in case they may break down or need winding, it takes a very skilled professional to be able to repair them. And not all offer these kinds of services. It is suggested that most pocket watch owners learn a few tricks of the trade when it comes to repairing their very own watches. Pocket watch parts and tools can be purchased from … Read the rest
Continue Reading →If you value your pocket watch and want to show it off to friends or relatives, a pocket watch stand (or pocket watch dome) can be a great way to showcase your beautiful timepiece.
Leaving your pocket watch in a drawer, on a shelf, or somewhere unprotected can expose to a manner of dangers – from dust to a friend or family member’s accident bump. We all know that one accidental bump and fall of a pocket watch can lead to costly repairs and irreversible scratches.
My favorite pocket watch stand is one by The Franklin Mint – called the … Read the rest
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Welcome to the Pocket Watch Guide! Feel free to check out our site and send your feedback!My name is Danny, and I created this site with the hope to share my passion for collecting, maintaining, and looking at all kinds of pocket watches. Ever since I was young I have loved the look and feel that such a classic timepiece can provide.
